Is Bhutan on to something with Gross National Happiness?

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck explore the fascinating concept of Gross National Happiness, pioneered by the small Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan as an alternative to traditional economic measures like GDP. They dive into how Bhutan has created a sophisticated system to actually quantify happiness through surveys and indicators, covering everything from psychological well-being to community vitality, and discuss whether this approach might be onto something that materialistic Western societies are missing. The hosts also examine various studies on money and happiness, including research on lottery winners and the question of whether wealth truly leads to contentment.